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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.59, 1,369.55 and 503.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.59, 1,369.55 and 503.28 is: 753.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.59 : 1,369.55 = 503.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.59/1,369.55 = 503.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.59x = 1,369.55 × 503.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.59x = 689,267.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,267.12/914.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.64

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